Richford in Tioga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Church
Photographed By Forest McDermott, July 24, 2014
1. First Church Marker
Organized 1821, Built 1823
by Puritan Settlers.
Rebuilt in 1854. Original
Bell Now in Use.Erected 1935 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.
Location. 42° 21.306′ N, 76° 12.048′ W. Marker is in Richford, New York, in Tioga County. Marker is on New York State Route 38, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13290 New York Highway 38, Richford NY 13835, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Early Turnpike (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Public Square (about 400 feet away); The Old Abbey (about 500 feet away); Berkshire (approx. 3˝ miles away); Old Rich Tavern (approx. 4.6 miles away); Cabin Site (approx. 4.8 miles away); The Widow Earsley (approx. 4.9 miles away); Home of Nathaniel Tobey (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richford.
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Photographed By Forest McDermott, July 24, 2014
2. First Church Marker
Taken looking north on NY Highway 38
Photographed By Forest McDermott, July 24, 2014
3. First Church Marker and Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2014, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 334 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2014, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
